Associate Professor at Quanzhou University of Information Engineering, China
Dr. M. Abdul is an experimental physicist specializing in ultracold atoms, quantum simulation, and high-resolution imaging 🔬🧊. He earned his PhD from the University of Science and Technology of China 🎓 and served as an Assistant Professor at Sichuan University until March 2022 🏫. Currently, he is a full-time researcher at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China 🧠. With a resilient and cooperative personality 🤝, he is passionate about advancing many-body quantum systems, laser development, and quantum optics 🌌. Outside academia, he enjoys football ⚽, hiking 🥾, and community welfare activities ❤️.
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🔹 Education & Experience
📚 Education
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🎓 PhD, University of Science and Technology of China (2014–2018)
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🧑🏫 M.Phil in Electronics, Quaid-I-Azam University Islamabad (2009–2011)
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📘 M.Sc. in Physics (Electronics), Bahauddin Zakariya University (2006–2008)
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📗 B.Sc. in Physics & Mathematics, BZU Multan (2003–2006)
🧑🔬 Academic & Research Positions
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🔬 Full-time Researcher, UESTC China (May 2022 – May 2025)
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👨🏫 Assistant Professor, Sichuan University (Dec 2018 – Mar 2022)
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📖 Visiting Faculty, QAU & FUUAST Islamabad (2011–2014)
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🧪 Physics Lecturer, St. Mary College, Rawalpindi (2009–2011)
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🧑🏫 Physics Head, Punjab Group of Colleges (2008–2009)
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📚 Physics & Math Teacher, Down High School Mailsi (2002–2006)
🔹 Professional Development
Dr. Abdul has developed advanced experimental proficiencies, including building ultrahigh vacuum systems 🔧, creating homemade lasers at multiple wavelengths 🔦, and constructing laser-locking electronic circuits ⚙️. He is skilled in designing high-resolution imaging setups using DMD or superlattices 📸. His technical fluency spans software like Mathematica, Matlab, FORTRAN, C++, and even Photoshop and Fedora 💻🖥️. With two patents applied 📝, and a two-year computer diploma 🖱️, he combines hands-on laboratory expertise with strong computational and visualization tools. His work is both theoretically insightful and experimentally grounded, making him a valuable contributor to quantum optics and ultracold atom research 🌐⚛️.
🔹 Research Focus Category
Dr. Abdul’s research focuses on quantum many-body systems, particularly using ultracold atoms trapped in optical lattices 🔗🧊. His expertise spans quantum simulation, boson sampling, and nonlinear optics such as cavity-based lasers 🔍🔬. By developing high-resolution imaging systems and designing quantum experiments with precision lasers and ultrahigh vacuum chambers, he aims to explore foundational physics questions 🌌🧠. His interdisciplinary work lies at the interface of quantum optics and atomic physics, contributing to both fundamental theory and practical technology for future quantum devices and simulation platforms ⚛️🧪.
🔹 Awards and Honors
🏅 5th position in M.Sc. – Prime Minister Fellowship
🏆 Roll of Honor – 1st Position in College (B.Sc.)
🎓 Merit Scholarship during M.Phil studies
🌍 CAS-TWAS President’s Fellowship for PhD
🇨🇳 China Talent Visa – Category R
Publication Top Notes
1. Title: Synergistic improvement of OER/HER electrocatalytic performance of Cu₂Te via the introduction of Zr for water electrolysis
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Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
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Publication Date: May 2025
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Type: Journal Article
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.04.259
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Summary: Focuses on enhancing the electrocatalytic activity of Cu₂Te for oxygen and hydrogen evolution reactions (OER/HER) through zirconium doping to improve water electrolysis efficiency.
2. Title: Facile synthesis of Co₃Te₄–Fe₃C for efficient overall water-splitting in an alkaline medium
3. Title: Manipulation of surface plasmon polariton fields excitation at quantum-size slit in a dielectric and graphene interface
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Journal: Optics & Laser Technology
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Publication Date: March 2024
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Type: Journal Article
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DOI: 10.1016/j.optlastec.2023.110234
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Summary: Investigates the behavior of surface plasmon polaritons at a graphene-dielectric interface, focusing on field excitation at nanometric slits.
4. Title: Exploring the properties of Zr₂CO₂/GaS van der Waals heterostructures for optoelectronic applications
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Journal: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
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Publication Date: 2024
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Type: Journal Article
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DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02370F
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Summary: Theoretical analysis of Zr₂CO₂ and GaS-based heterostructures, evaluating their potential for next-generation optoelectronic devices.
5. Title: Effects of thermal fluctuation when an optical cavity possesses neutral atoms and a two-mode laser system
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Journal: Chaos, Solitons & Fractals
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Publication Date: March 2023
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Type: Journal Article
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chaos.2023.113162
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Summary: Studies the influence of thermal fluctuations in an optical cavity system incorporating neutral atoms and a dual-mode laser, relevant to quantum optics.
Conclusion
Dr. M. Abdul is highly suitable for a Best Researcher Award based on his innovative work in quantum optics and ultracold atom systems, his ability to independently develop advanced experimental setups, and his recognized academic excellence throughout his career. His international training, teaching versatility, and community engagement further reinforce his eligibility.